The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-31 to improve to 6-3 in a game where the teams combined for 62 first downs.

The Patriots had a +3.6 advantage in The Trench Counter, despite being outgained by a 1.7 per play margin and recording eight fewer first downs due to recording a 3-0 win in turnovers. New England had a -3 deficit in Total Rushes/Completions.

Tom Brady went 23-for-38 for 237 yards and two touchdowns.

Stevan Ridley rushed 22 times for 98 yards and a touchdown.

Ryan Fitzpatrick went 27-for-40 for 337 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Fred Jackson rushed 16 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled twice and lost one.